3x3 is back with a killer trio of live performances to excite your eardrums. First up, the newly revived Stereolab combine surrealist ideas and indie flavor for a plate of delicious rock. Meanwhile, Rodrigo y Gabriela offer up three tracks from their recently released 'Live in Japan' DVD, and Brit darlings Keane showcase their swirling piano rock both in a massive music hall and intimate studio. What's that? Oh, you're welcome.

When MGMT performed on the Interface, they supplied some wise and valuable advice for concertgoers everywhere: Have fun and get excited!

The Brooklyn-based band, formerly known as the Management, has evolved from unknown indie rock act to earning spots on hit TV series ('Gossip Girl') and movies ('Sex Drive,' 'How to Lose Friends and Alienate People').

We took MGMT's advice to heart: We're excited about their '70s-inspired turn in our studio. Download the Interface video podcast and you'll be excited, too.

Artist: Kevin Rudolf
Video: 'Let It Rock'
Highlight: Lil Wayne rocks out with a guitar around his neck. 'Nuff said. Buy 'Let It Rock' on iTunes.

CMJ starts today. Rage. Eat. Nap. Repeat. [CMJ]

Adele's '19' trumps 'HSM3' on iTunes. She's prettier than Zac Efron, anyway. [Idolator]

The day the Earth stood still, y'all -- Eminem to Moby: "I'm sorry." [Daily News]

Fuel and fire isn't all that James Hetfield desires. [Best Week Ever]

Britney Spears' new video "accidentally" promotes latex. [Daily News]

Artist: Duffy
Video: 'Stepping Stone'
Highlight: The British soulstress relives a heartwrenching morning after a scandalous night of debauchery. Buy 'Stepping Stone' on iTunes.

Artist: Alicia Keys and Jack White
Video: 'Another Way to Die'
Highlight: The R&B diva and White Stripes frontman excite soundwaves with their addition to the 'Bond' theme anthology.

David Bowie, 'iSelect: Bowie!'
The Thin White Duke put a new twist on the 'greatest hits' tradition by hand-picking his own favorite songs for this 12-track compilation.

Passion Pit started merely as a guy, a computer and an impending Valentine's Day gift. You see, Michael Angelakos wrote the 'Chunk of Change' EP for his girlfriend as a belated V-Day gift, and later took his heartfelt collection to his friends and classmates at Emerson College. Add to that an interest from Frenchkiss records, a backing live band and voila -- a new indie buzz band with a full-on dance rock explosion.

"To make it clear, [Passion Pit] is not the porn film," keyboardist Ayad Al Adhamy exclaims while chuckling at the thought. "It's just where kids would go and make out ... the drive in, movie theater," Angelakas chimes.

Before heading out on tour with the acclaimed Yelle, the guys stopped by the Interface to share their Moog enthusiasm, nerves about the upcoming election and four hot tracks. Catch it all after the jump.

Every year, hundreds of bands, industry folk and fans travel to New York City for the CMJ music festival -- a week-long sonic frenzy of shows and panels, held in various Big Apple venues. This year, three 3x3 alums will participate in the chaos, which begins October 21, and wraps on October 25. To celebrate, we've compiled live shows from the trio. First up, the Annuals seriously rock their electro-pop, while Kevin Devine gets political. Lastly, the Photo Atlas school crowds on how to dance like a punkster.

Artist: Locksley
Video: 'All Over Again'
Highlight: Cardboard cut-outs of the Ohio-based band captivate audiences. Buy it on iTunes.